Client Directory
A1 Development Solutions - Suite 155
http://www.a1developmentsolutions.com
Ty Eschenbaum
Email: ty@a1developmentsolutions.com
A1 Development Solutions is a business development services firm specializing in the siting, permitting, and development of livestock and other agricultural-related facilities of all sizes.
From identifying the best sites for your specific project(s) to working with landowners, neighbors, and local and state officials throughout the entire permitting process, A1 Development Services takes the guesswork out of finding the right sites in the right locations to ensure both your company’s immediate and long-term success.
http://www.a1developmentsolutions.com
Ty Eschenbaum
Email: ty@a1developmentsolutions.com
A1 Development Solutions is a business development services firm specializing in the siting, permitting, and development of livestock and other agricultural-related facilities of all sizes.
From identifying the best sites for your specific project(s) to working with landowners, neighbors, and local and state officials throughout the entire permitting process, A1 Development Services takes the guesswork out of finding the right sites in the right locations to ensure both your company’s immediate and long-term success.
Aerofly LLC - Suite 131
http://www.aerofly.us
Gordon Niva
Phone: 949.257.3992
Email: gordon.niva@aerofly.us
AeroFly's mission is to bring the vast capabilities of heavy-lifting electric UAS to the service of our customers. Our line of aircraft will serve a variety of needs, from crop spraying or package delivery to human transportation.
http://www.aerofly.us
Gordon Niva
Phone: 949.257.3992
Email: gordon.niva@aerofly.us
AeroFly's mission is to bring the vast capabilities of heavy-lifting electric UAS to the service of our customers. Our line of aircraft will serve a variety of needs, from crop spraying or package delivery to human transportation.
AgSpire - Suite 151
https://agspire.com/
Vivian Georgalas, Program Lead
Phone: 307.761.1412
Email: viviang@agspire.com
AgSpire is a technical assistance provider and sustainability consulting firm connecting those who want to positively impact the land with those who can make that change. AgSpire works with entities, public and private, to identify opportunities to accomplish environmental goals through natural solutions. The team connects farmers and ranchers with tools, resources, knowledge, and programs that lead to the adoption of positive land use practices. AgSpire consults, advise and assist with implementation of regenerative practices on the land in coordination with supply chains, ESG, or public initiatives.
https://agspire.com/
Vivian Georgalas, Program Lead
Phone: 307.761.1412
Email: viviang@agspire.com
AgSpire is a technical assistance provider and sustainability consulting firm connecting those who want to positively impact the land with those who can make that change. AgSpire works with entities, public and private, to identify opportunities to accomplish environmental goals through natural solutions. The team connects farmers and ranchers with tools, resources, knowledge, and programs that lead to the adoption of positive land use practices. AgSpire consults, advise and assist with implementation of regenerative practices on the land in coordination with supply chains, ESG, or public initiatives.
Analytical and Diagnostic Solutions, LLC (ADS) - Suite 161
https://www.adssolves.com/
Randy Jackson, CEO and R&D Manager
Phone: 605.622.0747
Email: scientist@ADSSolves.com
At Analytical and Diagnostic Solutions, LLC (ADS), we strive to provide analytical and diagnostic solutions through the use of current analytical technologies and the development of innovative analytical analysis techniques. Our services range from sample analysis to analytical chemistry based consulting to contract research. ADS, The solution to your problems!
https://www.adssolves.com/
Randy Jackson, CEO and R&D Manager
Phone: 605.622.0747
Email: scientist@ADSSolves.com
At Analytical and Diagnostic Solutions, LLC (ADS), we strive to provide analytical and diagnostic solutions through the use of current analytical technologies and the development of innovative analytical analysis techniques. Our services range from sample analysis to analytical chemistry based consulting to contract research. ADS, The solution to your problems!
Asset Discovery Corporation - Suite 247
https://www.assetdiscovery.net/
Jill Bjornaa Rose, President
Phone: 1.877.770.7673
Email: clientservices@assetdiscovery.net
Our business philosophy is based upon our fundamental belief that quality service comes from being sensitive to our clients’ needs. This means going well beyond the obvious needs of recovering past-due receivables. It means understanding the need for taking a sensitive approach to public relations, to maintain a positive and constructive approach to the recovery process, and to always maintain a professional attitude will working with our clients' consumers.
https://www.assetdiscovery.net/
Jill Bjornaa Rose, President
Phone: 1.877.770.7673
Email: clientservices@assetdiscovery.net
Our business philosophy is based upon our fundamental belief that quality service comes from being sensitive to our clients’ needs. This means going well beyond the obvious needs of recovering past-due receivables. It means understanding the need for taking a sensitive approach to public relations, to maintain a positive and constructive approach to the recovery process, and to always maintain a professional attitude will working with our clients' consumers.
Aviaxin - Suite 255
https://aviaxin.com/
Tamer A. Sharafeldin, SDSU Assistant Professor, Founder
Phone: 612.423.2090
Email: Tamer.Sharafeldin@aviaxin.com
Aviaxin is a poultry vaccine innovation and technology support company. Aviaxin is aiming at supporting poultry industry by innovative vaccine research and development. Additionally, Aviaxin’s technical support is to help poultry veterinarians mitigating their flocks’ problems promptly and effectively.
https://aviaxin.com/
Tamer A. Sharafeldin, SDSU Assistant Professor, Founder
Phone: 612.423.2090
Email: Tamer.Sharafeldin@aviaxin.com
Aviaxin is a poultry vaccine innovation and technology support company. Aviaxin is aiming at supporting poultry industry by innovative vaccine research and development. Additionally, Aviaxin’s technical support is to help poultry veterinarians mitigating their flocks’ problems promptly and effectively.
Best Practices Academy
https://bestpracticesacademy.com/
Dr. Scott Munsterman, CEO
Phone: 877.788.2883
Email: info@bestpracticesacademy.com
Best Practices Academy, a recognized clinical improvement organization, helps protect and grow practices through better business decisions, improved clinical effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
https://bestpracticesacademy.com/
Dr. Scott Munsterman, CEO
Phone: 877.788.2883
Email: info@bestpracticesacademy.com
Best Practices Academy, a recognized clinical improvement organization, helps protect and grow practices through better business decisions, improved clinical effectiveness, and regulatory compliance.
Brookings Economic Development Corporation - Suite 114
http://www.brookingsedc.com/
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is the region’s lead entity for economic development. BEDC focuses on building the economy through business retention and expansion, workforce development, entrepreneur support and programming, and selective business recruitment. Services available to entrepreneurs include startup assistance, advice and mentorship, networking, connections, financial capital and loan programs, available sites database, education and training. BEDC also owns and operates the Brookings Area Makerspace/start-up space, the Brookings Technology Commercialization Center and a science and technology revolving equipment fund all designed to assist small business startups.
http://www.brookingsedc.com/
Phone: 605.697.8103
Email: bedc@brookingsedc.com
Brookings Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) is the region’s lead entity for economic development. BEDC focuses on building the economy through business retention and expansion, workforce development, entrepreneur support and programming, and selective business recruitment. Services available to entrepreneurs include startup assistance, advice and mentorship, networking, connections, financial capital and loan programs, available sites database, education and training. BEDC also owns and operates the Brookings Area Makerspace/start-up space, the Brookings Technology Commercialization Center and a science and technology revolving equipment fund all designed to assist small business startups.
D3Defense - Suite 247
https://www.d3defense.org/
Jill Bjornaa Rose, President
Phone: 651.523.8900
Email: jill@d3defense.org
D3Defense is a women-owned HUBZone business located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2014, we have been training and educating individuals and organizations on the principles for avoiding, deterring, and eliminating a threat to your safety. We are honored to be on the leading edge of personal safety as an Authorized Partner of Defendry and YourSix. Together we offer cybersecurity, cloud monitoring, cloud-surveillance & cloud-access control products. Our solutions can be found protecting schools, businesses, government facilities, houses of worship, and tourist destinations throughout the United States.
https://www.d3defense.org/
Jill Bjornaa Rose, President
Phone: 651.523.8900
Email: jill@d3defense.org
D3Defense is a women-owned HUBZone business located minutes from downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since 2014, we have been training and educating individuals and organizations on the principles for avoiding, deterring, and eliminating a threat to your safety. We are honored to be on the leading edge of personal safety as an Authorized Partner of Defendry and YourSix. Together we offer cybersecurity, cloud monitoring, cloud-surveillance & cloud-access control products. Our solutions can be found protecting schools, businesses, government facilities, houses of worship, and tourist destinations throughout the United States.
D.E. Little, DVM - Suite 145
http://www.delittledvm.com
Daniel Little, MS, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.697.3000
Email: dlittle@delittledvm.com
D. E. Little, DVM provides continuous improvement, environmental quality, and food safety consulting services to advance sustainable Ag / Biotech production systems by implementing current technology, data management, and proactive business practices.
http://www.delittledvm.com
Daniel Little, MS, DVM, President & CEO
Phone: 605.697.3000
Email: dlittle@delittledvm.com
D. E. Little, DVM provides continuous improvement, environmental quality, and food safety consulting services to advance sustainable Ag / Biotech production systems by implementing current technology, data management, and proactive business practices.
Dellait – Animal Nutrition & Health - Suite 160
https://www.dellait.com/
Fernando Diaz, CEO
Phone: 1.605.690.8122
Email: info@dellait.com
Dellait is a global professional services firm with two operating segments, Consulting and Research, that provides services and solutions to the dairy cattle industry. Our multi-talented team of veterinarians, scientists, data analysts, and consultants combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in animal nutrition and health, milk quality, dairy farm management, and business intelligence.
HEADQUARTERED IN BROOKINGS, WORLWIDE PRESENCE
https://www.dellait.com/
Fernando Diaz, CEO
Phone: 1.605.690.8122
Email: info@dellait.com
Dellait is a global professional services firm with two operating segments, Consulting and Research, that provides services and solutions to the dairy cattle industry. Our multi-talented team of veterinarians, scientists, data analysts, and consultants combines deep industry knowledge with specialized expertise in animal nutrition and health, milk quality, dairy farm management, and business intelligence.
HEADQUARTERED IN BROOKINGS, WORLWIDE PRESENCE
Ducks Unlimited, Inc - Suite 246
http://www.ducks.org
Brad Schmidt
Email: bschmidt@ducks.org
Ducks Unlimited is a conservation organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and enhancement of waterfowl habitat throughout North America.
http://www.ducks.org
Brad Schmidt
Email: bschmidt@ducks.org
Ducks Unlimited is a conservation organization dedicated to the restoration, protection and enhancement of waterfowl habitat throughout North America.
Dynamic Concepts - Suites 152
https://www.dynamicgrp.us/
Duane Toenges
Email: duane.toenges@dynamicgrp.us
Dynamic is a systems integrator that transforms innovative ideas and technologies into efficient solutions. Dynamic provides a broad range of consulting services in organic waste management and renewable energy.
https://www.dynamicgrp.us/
Duane Toenges
Email: duane.toenges@dynamicgrp.us
Dynamic is a systems integrator that transforms innovative ideas and technologies into efficient solutions. Dynamic provides a broad range of consulting services in organic waste management and renewable energy.
Enterprise Institute - Suite 146, 147, 148
http://www.sdei.org
Tom Eitreim, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: tome@sdei.org
A private, non-profit corporation that provides business development and commercialization services to
researchers, inventors and start-up companies in the region. Customized assistance includes help with
intellectual property searches, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial analysis, business plan
review, and capital sourcing.
http://www.sdei.org
Tom Eitreim, Executive Director
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: tome@sdei.org
A private, non-profit corporation that provides business development and commercialization services to
researchers, inventors and start-up companies in the region. Customized assistance includes help with
intellectual property searches, competitive analysis, business strategy, financial analysis, business plan
review, and capital sourcing.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - Suite 245
www.BrookingsAreaFCA.org
T.J. Carlson, Area Director
Phone: 605.651.3592
Email: tcarlson@fca.org
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) unites two passions, faith and sports. We Engage, Equip and Empower coaches and athletes to help them use their influence to impact their teams, campus, community and world.
www.BrookingsAreaFCA.org
T.J. Carlson, Area Director
Phone: 605.651.3592
Email: tcarlson@fca.org
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) unites two passions, faith and sports. We Engage, Equip and Empower coaches and athletes to help them use their influence to impact their teams, campus, community and world.
Founders Smart Lab
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Founders Smart Lab is a space in the Research Park dedicated to new and up-and-coming businesses. The space provides a physical office at an affordable price so the vision of entrepreneurs has a place to grow and succeed.
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Founders Smart Lab is a space in the Research Park dedicated to new and up-and-coming businesses. The space provides a physical office at an affordable price so the vision of entrepreneurs has a place to grow and succeed.
General Mills - Suite 244
http://www.generalmills.com
Tom Rabaey, Sr. ITQ Principal Agronomist, Agronomy Sciences
Phone: 763.764.8394
Email: tom.rabaey@genmills.com
Helping to feed people has been the root of who we are for well over a century. We started feeding a hungry nation through our flour production in the middle of the 1800s. Today, we help you feed your family conveniently, nutritiously - even joyously.
http://www.generalmills.com
Tom Rabaey, Sr. ITQ Principal Agronomist, Agronomy Sciences
Phone: 763.764.8394
Email: tom.rabaey@genmills.com
Helping to feed people has been the root of who we are for well over a century. We started feeding a hungry nation through our flour production in the middle of the 1800s. Today, we help you feed your family conveniently, nutritiously - even joyously.
Gevo, Inc - Suite 121, 156
https://gevo.com/
Kevin Hodges, Grower Program Lead
Phone: 314.255.8042
Email: khodges@gevo.com
Gevo is on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and is commercializing the next generation of advanced, bio-based renewable fuels with the potential to achieve "net-zero" carbon emissions. The “net-zero” concept means that Gevo expects that by using renewable and substantially decarbonized energy sources, drop-in hydrocarbon fuels can be produced that have a net-zero full life cycle footprint measure from the capture of renewable carbon through the burning of the fuel.
https://gevo.com/
Kevin Hodges, Grower Program Lead
Phone: 314.255.8042
Email: khodges@gevo.com
Gevo is on a mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with sustainable alternatives, and is commercializing the next generation of advanced, bio-based renewable fuels with the potential to achieve "net-zero" carbon emissions. The “net-zero” concept means that Gevo expects that by using renewable and substantially decarbonized energy sources, drop-in hydrocarbon fuels can be produced that have a net-zero full life cycle footprint measure from the capture of renewable carbon through the burning of the fuel.
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC - Suite 222
http://www.glaciallakescapital.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1024
Email: info@glaciallakescapital.com
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC is a private equity company founded in 2001 to invest in renewable energy companies throughout the Midwest. The company completed its first investment in Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC, a 40 million gallon ethanol production business in Watertown, SD. Since that time, Glacial Lakes Capital has made a number of investments in bioenergy, seed technology, farmland, advanced biofuel companies and commercial development property.
http://www.glaciallakescapital.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1024
Email: info@glaciallakescapital.com
Glacial Lakes Capital, LLC is a private equity company founded in 2001 to invest in renewable energy companies throughout the Midwest. The company completed its first investment in Glacial Lakes Energy, LLC, a 40 million gallon ethanol production business in Watertown, SD. Since that time, Glacial Lakes Capital has made a number of investments in bioenergy, seed technology, farmland, advanced biofuel companies and commercial development property.
Homegrown Capital - Suite 225
http://homegrown.capital/
Tim Weelborg, Managing Partner
Phone: 605.691.1006
Email: tim@homegrown.capital
Homegrown Capital is a South Dakota-based venture capital company that invests in early-stage, technology-driven companies in the Northern Plains.
http://homegrown.capital/
Tim Weelborg, Managing Partner
Phone: 605.691.1006
Email: tim@homegrown.capital
Homegrown Capital is a South Dakota-based venture capital company that invests in early-stage, technology-driven companies in the Northern Plains.
HowlPC - Suite 247
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: rick@howlpc.com
When you are tired of howling at your PC, MAC, or network give us a call, we can help you straighten things out. We also provide free computer recycling in the Brookings County, South Dakota area.
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: rick@howlpc.com
When you are tired of howling at your PC, MAC, or network give us a call, we can help you straighten things out. We also provide free computer recycling in the Brookings County, South Dakota area.
Jackrabbit Sports Properties, a Division of Learfield IMG College - Suite 211, 212, 216
http://www.learfield.com
Ben Lucas, General Manager
Phone: 605.696.3570 (office) 720.810.4703 (cell)
Email: ben.lucas@jackrabbitsportsproperties.com
Jackrabbit Sports Properties connects brands and businesses to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of SDSU athletics through customized marketing solutions and experiences. We create customized campaigns which utilize the multimedia assets surrounding SDSU to meet your marketing objectives.
http://www.learfield.com
Ben Lucas, General Manager
Phone: 605.696.3570 (office) 720.810.4703 (cell)
Email: ben.lucas@jackrabbitsportsproperties.com
Jackrabbit Sports Properties connects brands and businesses to the excitement, passion, tradition, fans and fun of SDSU athletics through customized marketing solutions and experiences. We create customized campaigns which utilize the multimedia assets surrounding SDSU to meet your marketing objectives.
Midwest Swamp Watch - Suite 247
https://midwestswampwatch.com/
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: tips@midwestswampwatch.com
The political swamp creatures are always lurking...and we are here to protect you. Stay tuned as we uncover and expose these creatures for who and what they really are.....
https://midwestswampwatch.com/
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: tips@midwestswampwatch.com
The political swamp creatures are always lurking...and we are here to protect you. Stay tuned as we uncover and expose these creatures for who and what they really are.....
Novita Nutrition, LLC - Suite 224, 226
http://www.novitanutrition.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1026
Email: info@novitanutrition.com
Novita Nutrition, LLC is an animal nutrition company producing NovaMeal, a high quality protein that is a valuable ruminant feed supplement, and NovaOil, a high energy animal feed and a non-food grade vegetable oil for use in renewable diesel, biodiesel, renewable chemicals and personal care products.
http://www.novitanutrition.com
Don Endres, CEO
Phone: 605.610.1026
Email: info@novitanutrition.com
Novita Nutrition, LLC is an animal nutrition company producing NovaMeal, a high quality protein that is a valuable ruminant feed supplement, and NovaOil, a high energy animal feed and a non-food grade vegetable oil for use in renewable diesel, biodiesel, renewable chemicals and personal care products.
Pacific Ag - Suite 251
https://pacificag.com/
Stephanie Borgen, Sales and Development Manager
Phone: 218.790.4494
Email: Steph.borgen@pacificag.com
Pacific Ag is North America’s largest crop residue harvest and supply company. We serve two primary customers: first, it is the individual growers for whom we provide residue management services after their grain harvest, and second, it is the downstream customer for whom we provide a crop residue product that matches their specifications and needs.
From our founding in 1998, we recognized the opportunity and potential of crop residue and other agricultural wastes as sustainable feedstocks, first as forage for animal protein markets and as a key ingredient for the compost in which commercial mushrooms are grown.
Today with Pacific Ag Renewables, we are leveraging the importance of these feedstocks to forwardly integrate into building best-in-class bioconversion projects to develop and operate the production of low carbon fuels, packaging, textile fibers and other related market opportunities.
https://pacificag.com/
Stephanie Borgen, Sales and Development Manager
Phone: 218.790.4494
Email: Steph.borgen@pacificag.com
Pacific Ag is North America’s largest crop residue harvest and supply company. We serve two primary customers: first, it is the individual growers for whom we provide residue management services after their grain harvest, and second, it is the downstream customer for whom we provide a crop residue product that matches their specifications and needs.
From our founding in 1998, we recognized the opportunity and potential of crop residue and other agricultural wastes as sustainable feedstocks, first as forage for animal protein markets and as a key ingredient for the compost in which commercial mushrooms are grown.
Today with Pacific Ag Renewables, we are leveraging the importance of these feedstocks to forwardly integrate into building best-in-class bioconversion projects to develop and operate the production of low carbon fuels, packaging, textile fibers and other related market opportunities.
POET - Suite 253, 254
https://poet.com/
Donita Redlinger, Executive Assistant
Phone: 605.965.4920 (W) ~ 605.553.5523 (C)
Email: donita.redlinger@poet.com
POET, one of the world’s largest ethanol producers, is a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 34-year old company has a production capacity in excess of 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein animal feed annually from its network of 27 production facilities.
https://poet.com/
Donita Redlinger, Executive Assistant
Phone: 605.965.4920 (W) ~ 605.553.5523 (C)
Email: donita.redlinger@poet.com
POET, one of the world’s largest ethanol producers, is a leader in biorefining through its efficient, vertically integrated approach to production. The 34-year old company has a production capacity in excess of 1.6 billion gallons of ethanol and 9 billion pounds of high-protein animal feed annually from its network of 27 production facilities.
Pioneer BioTech - Suite 159
https://prairiebiotech.com/
Matthew Cole, CEO
Phone: 605.881.3962
Email: matthewcole@prairiebiotech.com
Pioneer BioTech strives to improve agricultural bioprocesses, minimize waste, and improve efficiency. In the near future PBT will produce several products such as “PrairieMulch,” “PrairiePack” and “PrairieMeal” which are still under research. With help from fellow SDSU students, the development of these products will save you money and time. We look forward to serving you in the future!
https://prairiebiotech.com/
Matthew Cole, CEO
Phone: 605.881.3962
Email: matthewcole@prairiebiotech.com
Pioneer BioTech strives to improve agricultural bioprocesses, minimize waste, and improve efficiency. In the near future PBT will produce several products such as “PrairieMulch,” “PrairiePack” and “PrairieMeal” which are still under research. With help from fellow SDSU students, the development of these products will save you money and time. We look forward to serving you in the future!
Puretein Bioscience
http://www.ptbio.com
Matt Jones
Phone: 612.455.5536
Email: matt@ptbio.com
Puretein Bioscience is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures feed supplement products using a proprietary bioactive protein technology. Puretein’s flagship product, immuTEIN is an innovative feed supplement that boosts immunity, with benefits including increased animal growth, feed intake and improved feed efficiency. These benefits ensure strong returns to deliver maximum total value for its customers. immuTEIN is proven highly effective in a wide variety of animal species.
http://www.ptbio.com
Matt Jones
Phone: 612.455.5536
Email: matt@ptbio.com
Puretein Bioscience is a biotechnology company that develops and manufactures feed supplement products using a proprietary bioactive protein technology. Puretein’s flagship product, immuTEIN is an innovative feed supplement that boosts immunity, with benefits including increased animal growth, feed intake and improved feed efficiency. These benefits ensure strong returns to deliver maximum total value for its customers. immuTEIN is proven highly effective in a wide variety of animal species.
Raven Industries - Suite 126, 129
http://ravenind.com/
Shane Swedlund, Facility and Engineering Manager
Phone: 605.212.6800
Email: shane.swedlund@ravenind.com
Raven Industries is a diversified technology company that embraces an integrated approach, where all operations support each other, sharing knowledge and best practices. Raven was founded in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1956 as a manufacturer of high-altitude research balloons for the American space program to help solve a great challenge in space exploration. From that single product line, we grew into a successful publicly traded corporation (RAVN:NASDAQ). We continue to solve great challenges through our high-quality, high-value products in areas of safety, feeding the world, energy independence, and resource preservation. Today, Raven is represented by three businesses: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and Aerostar Division.
http://ravenind.com/
Shane Swedlund, Facility and Engineering Manager
Phone: 605.212.6800
Email: shane.swedlund@ravenind.com
Raven Industries is a diversified technology company that embraces an integrated approach, where all operations support each other, sharing knowledge and best practices. Raven was founded in Sioux Falls, SD, in 1956 as a manufacturer of high-altitude research balloons for the American space program to help solve a great challenge in space exploration. From that single product line, we grew into a successful publicly traded corporation (RAVN:NASDAQ). We continue to solve great challenges through our high-quality, high-value products in areas of safety, feeding the world, energy independence, and resource preservation. Today, Raven is represented by three businesses: Applied Technology Division, Engineered Films Division, and Aerostar Division.
Research Park at SDSU Administrative Office - Suite 113
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Research Park at South Dakota State University is located adjacent to South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota. Located on 125 acres, the Research Park at South Dakota State University will provide over one million square feet of first-class office, lab, conference and greenhouse space at full build-out. The Research Park at South Dakota State University is divided into 32 leasable lots available to businesses for construction of their own facilities or for lease of building space from private developers. Currently there are three buildings on the property - the Brookings Innovation Center, the Lloyd Companies Building, and the Young Brothers Seed Technology Laboratory.
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Research Park at South Dakota State University is located adjacent to South Dakota State University (SDSU) in Brookings, South Dakota. Located on 125 acres, the Research Park at South Dakota State University will provide over one million square feet of first-class office, lab, conference and greenhouse space at full build-out. The Research Park at South Dakota State University is divided into 32 leasable lots available to businesses for construction of their own facilities or for lease of building space from private developers. Currently there are three buildings on the property - the Brookings Innovation Center, the Lloyd Companies Building, and the Young Brothers Seed Technology Laboratory.
R & G Visions - Suite 247
www.rgvisions.com
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: rick@rgvisions.com
R & G Visions was founded in 1995 to provide quality computer sales and support, network analysis, internet design and security services, and data recovery services for residential, small and medium sized businesses. Through professional employees, with an average of 22 years of professional experience from many types of industries, R & G Visions offers high quality experienced expertise to its clients. In 2018, we opened our second location in Brookings, SD, to respond to our client needs. Our small size affords us the ability to respond quickly to our clients and allows us to be flexible in creating effective solutions. Because our employees are highly experienced, our clients enjoy the benefits of reliability, successful project completion and expected results. A team-based approach ensures our client's unique needs will be identified and appropriately addressed.
www.rgvisions.com
Rick Weible, President
Phone: 612.306.4555
Email: rick@rgvisions.com
R & G Visions was founded in 1995 to provide quality computer sales and support, network analysis, internet design and security services, and data recovery services for residential, small and medium sized businesses. Through professional employees, with an average of 22 years of professional experience from many types of industries, R & G Visions offers high quality experienced expertise to its clients. In 2018, we opened our second location in Brookings, SD, to respond to our client needs. Our small size affords us the ability to respond quickly to our clients and allows us to be flexible in creating effective solutions. Because our employees are highly experienced, our clients enjoy the benefits of reliability, successful project completion and expected results. A team-based approach ensures our client's unique needs will be identified and appropriately addressed.
SD Board of Technical Education - Suite 242
https://bote.sd.gov/
Nick Wendell, Executive Director
Scott DesLauriers, Deputy Director
Phone: (605) 773-3134
Email: BOTE@state.sd.us
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education provides support and oversight of South Dakota's technical college system. Launched in 2017, the Board of Technical Education supports Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell, Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, and Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City.
https://bote.sd.gov/
Nick Wendell, Executive Director
Scott DesLauriers, Deputy Director
Phone: (605) 773-3134
Email: BOTE@state.sd.us
The South Dakota Board of Technical Education provides support and oversight of South Dakota's technical college system. Launched in 2017, the Board of Technical Education supports Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, Mitchell Technical College in Mitchell, Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls, and Western Dakota Technical College in Rapid City.
SD Department of Agriculture - Suite 223
http://sdda.sd.gov/
Jacob Paulsen, Environmental Scientist
Phone: 605.759.3395
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has a Regional Development Office located in the Innovation Center. In addition to being a general point of contact for the entire Department of Ag, this office specializes in ag development and international trade. The recruitment, expansion, financing, and market enhancement of livestock operations, ag processing facilities, and agribusiness ventures are the focus of this office.
http://sdda.sd.gov/
Jacob Paulsen, Environmental Scientist
Phone: 605.759.3395
The South Dakota Department of Agriculture has a Regional Development Office located in the Innovation Center. In addition to being a general point of contact for the entire Department of Ag, this office specializes in ag development and international trade. The recruitment, expansion, financing, and market enhancement of livestock operations, ag processing facilities, and agribusiness ventures are the focus of this office.
SD Small Business Development Center - Suite 146
http://sdbusinesshelp.com/
Nick Fickbohm, Business Consultant
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: nickf@sdei.org
SBDC helps new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and assists existing businesses
in their efforts to remain competitive. Through a network of seven offices across the state and 1,100 SBDC
offices around the country, we provide professional, confidential and no-cost business consulting services,
including one-on-one counseling and training.
http://sdbusinesshelp.com/
Nick Fickbohm, Business Consultant
Phone: 605.697.5015
Email: nickf@sdei.org
SBDC helps new entrepreneurs realize their dream of business ownership and assists existing businesses
in their efforts to remain competitive. Through a network of seven offices across the state and 1,100 SBDC
offices around the country, we provide professional, confidential and no-cost business consulting services,
including one-on-one counseling and training.
SDSU Growth Partnership, Ltd.
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Phone: 605.696.5600
A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation responsible for spurring knowledge-based economic development in
eastern South Dakota by developing the Research Park at South Dakota State University.
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Phone: 605.696.5600
A 501(c)3 non-profit corporation responsible for spurring knowledge-based economic development in
eastern South Dakota by developing the Research Park at South Dakota State University.
Shared Founders Suite - Suite 131
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Founders Smart Lab is an open space in the Research Park dedicated to businesses that need a small workspace. The area provides an open area at an affordable price so the dreams and visions of starting entrepreneurs have a place to function and grow.
http://www.rpsdstate.com/
Dwaine Chapel, Executive Director
Phone: 605.696.5600
Cell: 605.695.6340
Email: Dwaine@rpsdstate.com
The Founders Smart Lab is an open space in the Research Park dedicated to businesses that need a small workspace. The area provides an open area at an affordable price so the dreams and visions of starting entrepreneurs have a place to function and grow.
South Dakota Crop Improvement Association and Seed Certification - Seed Technology Laboratory
Neal Foster, Seed Certification Manager & SDCIA Executive Director
Phone: 605.688.4606
Email: neal.foster@sdstate.edu
The State of South Dakota Crop Improvement Association (SDCIA) was formed in 1925 through
consolidation of the SD Corn Growers and Breeders Association, the SD Grain Growers Association, and
the SD Experiment Association. The Crop Improvement Association headquarters is housed in the new
Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. While
the organization has evolved through many changes over the years, including changes in its name, its motive
has remained the same: To foster a more stable agriculture for the state of South Dakota.
Neal Foster, Seed Certification Manager & SDCIA Executive Director
Phone: 605.688.4606
Email: neal.foster@sdstate.edu
The State of South Dakota Crop Improvement Association (SDCIA) was formed in 1925 through
consolidation of the SD Corn Growers and Breeders Association, the SD Grain Growers Association, and
the SD Experiment Association. The Crop Improvement Association headquarters is housed in the new
Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park at SDSU in Brookings, South Dakota. While
the organization has evolved through many changes over the years, including changes in its name, its motive
has remained the same: To foster a more stable agriculture for the state of South Dakota.
South Dakota State University Plant Genetics Lab - Seed Technology Laboratory
Jose Gonzalez, Geneticist
Phone: 605.688.6907
Email: jose.gonzalez@sdstate.edu
The SDSU Plant Genetics Lab is housed in the Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park.
Lead molecular genetics researchers from SDSU have drafted the "genetic road map" of biofuels crop. The first rough draft of a "genetic road map" of a biomass crop, prairie cordgrass, is giving scientists an inside look at the genes of one of the crops that may help produce the next generation of biofuels. The study already has produced the "transcriptome" of the species. The transcriptome can be used somewhat like a map — it records the genes the plant uses to reach certain goals.
Jose Gonzalez, Geneticist
Phone: 605.688.6907
Email: jose.gonzalez@sdstate.edu
The SDSU Plant Genetics Lab is housed in the Seed Technology Laboratory located in the Research Park.
Lead molecular genetics researchers from SDSU have drafted the "genetic road map" of biofuels crop. The first rough draft of a "genetic road map" of a biomass crop, prairie cordgrass, is giving scientists an inside look at the genes of one of the crops that may help produce the next generation of biofuels. The study already has produced the "transcriptome" of the species. The transcriptome can be used somewhat like a map — it records the genes the plant uses to reach certain goals.
South Dakota State University Seed Science and Technology - Seed Technology Laboratory
Brent Turnipseed, Seed Lab Manager
Phone: 605.688.4590
Email: brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
Seed Science and Technology is a public seed testing lab that is maintained by SDSU and located in the
Research Park to test seed samples for farmers, seedsmen, South Dakota Crop Improvement
Association, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. The lab is equipped with modern testing
equipment necessary to perform tests on all kinds of agricultural crops, vegetables, trees, grass, and flower
seed. It is staffed with experienced, technically trained and accredited analysts (CSA and RST) and
part-time assistants who work under constant supervision. All analyses performed by the lab are made
according to the Rules for Testing Seeds published by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). The
report issued by the lab is an official test of the sample submitted.
Brent Turnipseed, Seed Lab Manager
Phone: 605.688.4590
Email: brent.turnipseed@sdstate.edu
Seed Science and Technology is a public seed testing lab that is maintained by SDSU and located in the
Research Park to test seed samples for farmers, seedsmen, South Dakota Crop Improvement
Association, and the South Dakota Department of Agriculture. The lab is equipped with modern testing
equipment necessary to perform tests on all kinds of agricultural crops, vegetables, trees, grass, and flower
seed. It is staffed with experienced, technically trained and accredited analysts (CSA and RST) and
part-time assistants who work under constant supervision. All analyses performed by the lab are made
according to the Rules for Testing Seeds published by the Association of Official Seed Analysts (AOSA). The
report issued by the lab is an official test of the sample submitted.
South Dakota State University Spring Wheat Breeding Program - Seed Technology Laboratory
Karl Glover, Spring Wheat Breeder
Phone: 605.688.4769
Email: karl.glover@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University's spring wheat breeder housed in the new Seed Technology Lab located in
the Research Park, is hoping a new spring wheat cultivar can help build up the country. "Brick"
spring wheat offers disease resistance and top baking qualities. It is South Dakota State University's spring
wheat cultivar that is most resistant to Fusarium head blight, and it will be widely available to producers.
Brick's characteristics include good yield potential, exceptionally high test weight, and early heading date. It
also has a gene that confers a good level of Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance.
Karl Glover, Spring Wheat Breeder
Phone: 605.688.4769
Email: karl.glover@sdstate.edu
South Dakota State University's spring wheat breeder housed in the new Seed Technology Lab located in
the Research Park, is hoping a new spring wheat cultivar can help build up the country. "Brick"
spring wheat offers disease resistance and top baking qualities. It is South Dakota State University's spring
wheat cultivar that is most resistant to Fusarium head blight, and it will be widely available to producers.
Brick's characteristics include good yield potential, exceptionally high test weight, and early heading date. It
also has a gene that confers a good level of Fusarium head blight (FHB) resistance.
Suiter Swantz IP
http://www.suiter.com/
Matt Poulsen, Ph.D.
Phone: 402.496.0300
Email: map@suiter.com
Suiter Swantz IP is a full-service intellectual property law firm focused on providing world-class patent, trademark, and copyright legal services. We regularly work with startups, small businesses, and large corporations and strive to provide our clients with a strong, but flexible intellectual property footing. Our team of patent attorneys is comprised of engineers, scientists, and industry experts who possess technical backgrounds across a broad and varied spectrum. Our services include preparation of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, early-stage IP strategy, portfolio management, patent and trademark litigation/litigation support and a variety of other IP-related services.
http://www.suiter.com/
Matt Poulsen, Ph.D.
Phone: 402.496.0300
Email: map@suiter.com
Suiter Swantz IP is a full-service intellectual property law firm focused on providing world-class patent, trademark, and copyright legal services. We regularly work with startups, small businesses, and large corporations and strive to provide our clients with a strong, but flexible intellectual property footing. Our team of patent attorneys is comprised of engineers, scientists, and industry experts who possess technical backgrounds across a broad and varied spectrum. Our services include preparation of U.S. and foreign patent and trademark applications, patentability analysis, freedom-to-operate analysis, early-stage IP strategy, portfolio management, patent and trademark litigation/litigation support and a variety of other IP-related services.
Trigger Interactive, LLC - Suite 130
https://triggerinteractive.com/
Tyler Brockel, CEO & Founder
Phone: 605.850.3673
Email: tyler@triggerinteractive.com
Trigger Interactive is an electronics manufacturer for the defense industry. Their patented system of Smart Target Attachments provides a highly realistic and cost-effective solution for live-fire training by transforming traditional steel firearms targets into a dynamic and immersive shooting experience.
https://triggerinteractive.com/
Tyler Brockel, CEO & Founder
Phone: 605.850.3673
Email: tyler@triggerinteractive.com
Trigger Interactive is an electronics manufacturer for the defense industry. Their patented system of Smart Target Attachments provides a highly realistic and cost-effective solution for live-fire training by transforming traditional steel firearms targets into a dynamic and immersive shooting experience.
TruCount CPA PC - Suite 208
http://trucountcpa.com/
Julie Underwood, CPA
Phone: 605.651.0300
Email: Julie@trucountcpa.com
TruCount CPA PC provides support for businesses in stages of business development from start-upthrough maturity.
This includes recommendations on setting up entities, registering with reporting agencies, designing and implementing accounting systems, budgeting, financial statements, tax preparation and planning. Services for individuals include tax planning and preparation and financial planning.
http://trucountcpa.com/
Julie Underwood, CPA
Phone: 605.651.0300
Email: Julie@trucountcpa.com
TruCount CPA PC provides support for businesses in stages of business development from start-upthrough maturity.
This includes recommendations on setting up entities, registering with reporting agencies, designing and implementing accounting systems, budgeting, financial statements, tax preparation and planning. Services for individuals include tax planning and preparation and financial planning.
ValidiFI - Suite 240
https://validifi.com/
Jesse Berger
Phone: 754.209.2504
Email: jesse.berger@validifi.com
ValidiFI provides payment and data solutions to financial service providers. Their technologies increase credit access to the financially under-served, and reduce fees for borrowers and creditors.
https://validifi.com/
Jesse Berger
Phone: 754.209.2504
Email: jesse.berger@validifi.com
ValidiFI provides payment and data solutions to financial service providers. Their technologies increase credit access to the financially under-served, and reduce fees for borrowers and creditors.
Vantage Point Solutions - Suite 150, 252
www.vantagepnt.com
Colton Beynon, Regional CAD/GIS Lead
Phone: 605.995.1777
Email: info@vantagepnt.com
Better Broadband means Better Lives. Vantage Point helps broadband providers bring that promise to life through start-to-FUTURE engineering, consulting, and OSP services tailored to the unique needs of each company, Co-op, and community we serve. Employee Owned and committed to the long-term success of our clients: We are the Broadband People.
www.vantagepnt.com
Colton Beynon, Regional CAD/GIS Lead
Phone: 605.995.1777
Email: info@vantagepnt.com
Better Broadband means Better Lives. Vantage Point helps broadband providers bring that promise to life through start-to-FUTURE engineering, consulting, and OSP services tailored to the unique needs of each company, Co-op, and community we serve. Employee Owned and committed to the long-term success of our clients: We are the Broadband People.
Veracity Edible Oil Solutions - Suite 219
https://veosvegoil.com/
Justin Nielsen
Phone: 605.690.2693
Email: justin@valleyoilbroker.com
Drawing from over 34 years of experience in the fats and oils markets, VEOS is an independent third-party consultant between buyer and seller of fats and oils in the food and renewable fuels industry. Working in this industry for nearly 12 years, Justin Nielsen has developed key business relationships in all facets of the fats and oils industry. This experience has led him to be a trusted source for the marketing, logistics and production of fats, oils and co-products.
VEOS is dedicated to improving the knowledge and efficiency of a company’s participation in the fats and oils marketplace. VEOS can develop supply chain, basis strategies, customized risk management solutions and position development and management. We use our various sources to obtain and put into action our market information. VEOS has offices in Arizona and South Dakota.
https://veosvegoil.com/
Justin Nielsen
Phone: 605.690.2693
Email: justin@valleyoilbroker.com
Drawing from over 34 years of experience in the fats and oils markets, VEOS is an independent third-party consultant between buyer and seller of fats and oils in the food and renewable fuels industry. Working in this industry for nearly 12 years, Justin Nielsen has developed key business relationships in all facets of the fats and oils industry. This experience has led him to be a trusted source for the marketing, logistics and production of fats, oils and co-products.
VEOS is dedicated to improving the knowledge and efficiency of a company’s participation in the fats and oils marketplace. VEOS can develop supply chain, basis strategies, customized risk management solutions and position development and management. We use our various sources to obtain and put into action our market information. VEOS has offices in Arizona and South Dakota.
Western Ag Global
https://www.westernag.ca/
Ken Greer, MSc. PAg., President
Phone: 877.978.1777 (toll free)
Email: kengreer@westernag.ca
Western Ag Group of Companies is a private and growing group that was established in 1994. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada and Brookings, SD, Western Ag has exclusive access to the proven, patented PRS® Technology.
https://www.westernag.ca/
Ken Greer, MSc. PAg., President
Phone: 877.978.1777 (toll free)
Email: kengreer@westernag.ca
Western Ag Group of Companies is a private and growing group that was established in 1994. Headquartered in Saskatoon, Canada and Brookings, SD, Western Ag has exclusive access to the proven, patented PRS® Technology.
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. - Suite 218
http://www.woodsfuller.com
Greg Starnes
Phone: 605.336.3890
Email: greg.starnes@woodsfuller.com
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. is a team of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal services since the firm's inception in 1887. Our clients come from all over the world, but our roots are in South Dakota. All of our lawyers are licensed in South Dakota. We have lawyers that are also licensed in North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Georgia.
Over the years, the law has become more complicated. We have responded to continuing changes by broadening our services. Our lawyers have the talent to serve your short and long term needs and offer a variety of services with an unmatched commitment to quality. Our firm is large enough to serve all of our clients' needs, but small enough to provide personal attention.
http://www.woodsfuller.com
Greg Starnes
Phone: 605.336.3890
Email: greg.starnes@woodsfuller.com
Woods, Fuller, Shultz & Smith P.C. is a team of legal professionals committed to providing quality legal services since the firm's inception in 1887. Our clients come from all over the world, but our roots are in South Dakota. All of our lawyers are licensed in South Dakota. We have lawyers that are also licensed in North Dakota, Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Georgia.
Over the years, the law has become more complicated. We have responded to continuing changes by broadening our services. Our lawyers have the talent to serve your short and long term needs and offer a variety of services with an unmatched commitment to quality. Our firm is large enough to serve all of our clients' needs, but small enough to provide personal attention.
